The Journal of the Rev. John Wesley, Volumes 1–8
Overview
This resource contains the unabridged and authoritative eight-volume journals edited by Nehemiah Curnock.
Top Highlights
“The moment I awaked, ‘Jesus, Master,’ was in my heart and in my mouth; and I found all my strength lay in keeping my eye fixed upon Him, and my soul waiting on Him continually.” (Volume 1, Pages 477–478)
“Immediately it struck into my mind, ‘Leave off preaching. How can you preach to others, who have not faith yourself?’ I asked Böhler whether he thought I should leave it off or not. He answered, ‘By no means.’ I asked, ‘But what can I preach?’ He said, ‘Preach faith till you have it; and then, because you have it, you will preach faith.’” (Volume 1, Page 442)
“gaining a true, living faith was the ‘one thing needful’ for me.” (Volume 1, Page 471)
- Title: The Journal of the Rev. John Wesley, Volumes 1–8
- Author: John Wesley
- Series: The Journal of the Rev. John Wesley
- Publishers: Robert Culley, Charles H. Kelly
- Print Publication Date: 1909–1916
- Logos Release Date: 2012
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Wesley, John, 1703-1791 › Diaries; Methodist Church › England--Clergy--Diaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JOURNWESLEY
- Resource Type: text.monograph.personal-journal
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:56:44Z
John Wesley (1703–1791) is recognized as the founder of Methodism. An acclaimed preacher, Wesley traveled extensively on horseback and drew large crowds for his outdoor sermons. A contemporary of William Wilberforce, Wesley was a strong voice opposing slavery in England and the United States. His influence upon modern Christianity can be seen by the large number of Methodist organizations in the Wesleyan tradition all over the world.
Wesley attended Christ Church College in Oxford where he was a member of the small group known as the “Holy Group,” which also included George Whitefield and Charles Wesley. Wesley spent some time in America as a missionary.
Wesley has published over 200 books, many of which can be found in the John Wesley Collection (28 vols.), including his Explanatory Notes upon the Old and New Testaments, as well as essays, sermons, and more.